swallowing

Example Sentences

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Workers at the plant say they are long overdue for significant raises after swallowing a roughly 50% pay cut in 2008 to keep the plant running.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He thinks both were overlooked brands that made them more attainable for the Chinese companies, as opposed to swallowing a bigger U.S. consumer company.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

To Anandarangam, the skirmishes risk swallowing the story and drawing attention away from the conditions for detainees in the facility.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Symptoms can include muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, breathing problems, seizures, and delayed mental development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The waves were close to swallowing up whatever was left of the shark, the remains of muscle and organs that were already being picked apart by isopods.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen